How to write the English name of hot melt adhesive granules for foreign trade procurement? Comparison List of Chinese and English Terms and Inquiry Template

In foreign trade procurement,Hot melt adhesive granulesThe most common English writing style is Hot Melt Adhesive Granules, can also be written as Hot Melt Adhesive Pellets; According to the system breakdown, EVA Hot Melt Adhesive, PSA Hot Melt (pressure-sensitive), and PUR Hot Melt (wet curing) are used. Clearly state ‘system+form+purpose’ so that the quotation will not deviate.

Core terminology in Chinese and English

8 items that must be included in the inquiry email

• Application process: Perfect Binding/Carton Sealing/Print Finishing, the more specific the better.
• Substrate: coated paper, uncoated, laminated kraft。
• Equipment and machine speed: Model+m/min, determine the recommended opening time.
• Target indicators: softening point range, viscosity range, upper limit of opening time.
• Color and Form: Pale yellow transparent, white, pellets with a diameter of a few millimeters.
• Quantity and packaging: MT (ton), 25  kg/bag， Do you want trays and lined with moisture-proof bags.
• Essential documents: COA (Batch Inspection Report) SDS、 RoHS/REACH declaration if necessary.
• Trade terms: FOB/CIF+port, delivery time and payment method.

A directly applicable inquiry template

We are looking for Hot Melt Adhesive Granules for perfect binding of books on uncoated paper, machine speed about 60 books/min. Required: softening point 85–95 ℃, melt viscosity 3000–5000 mPa·s @180 ℃, open time 6–8 s. Quantity 5 MT, packing 25 kg/bag with moisture-proof liner. Please quote FOB with COA and SDS attached.

Four common typos and their consequences

• Write only the glue name and not the form.The other party may quote based on glue sticks, glue films, or large pieces of glue, and the unit price may seem low, so it cannot be directly put into your glue can for use.
• Viscosity does not indicate the testing temperature.The values measured at different temperatures can differ by several times, which is the most common issue in delivery disputes.
• The purpose is only written as packaging.The opening time requirements for sealing, pasting, and labeling vary greatly, and it is recommended to specify the specific process.
• Ignore packaging and moisture requirements.There is obvious condensation in the shipping container, and loose bags without moisture-proof lining are prone to clumping upon arrival at the port.

Three things not to miss in the inspection process

After arrival, check whether the bag label and batch number are consistent with the accompanying inspection report; Take another sample to measure the softening point and observe the appearance to confirm that the particles are clear and free of moisture and white spots; Finally, leave a sample of about 200 grams, indicating the batch number and delivery date. The export order cycle is long, and once there are bound pages or self opening sealed boxes in the future, samples can be directly rechecked and compared, rather than relying on individual reminiscences. This step takes less than ten minutes, but it is the most valuable evidence in cross-border procurement.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Q: Can I write Hot Glue?
Answer: Hot Glue usually refers to civilian glue sticks, which can be easily understood as small-sized retail products in industrial procurement. It is recommended to stick to using Hot Melt Adhesive.

Q: How to find the customs code?
Answer: Hot melt adhesives are generally classified under item 3506, and the specific ten digit code is declared according to the system and purpose. Before export, please refer to the customs broker for approval.

Q: Can the supplier provide a quote for just one sentence of ‘hot melt adhesive granules’?
Answer: It can be reported, but often the cheapest universal version is reported, and the probability of the arrival not meeting expectations is high.

Sunlife hot melt adhesive has been used for many years to bind and package books and magazines for export orders. Guangzhou Sunlife Trading can provide specification pages and COAs in both Chinese and English according to the above list, reducing the communication cost of confirming parameters back and forth.